Glossary

Please use the glossary to understand keywords that are used within this site. You can use the alphabetical hotlist below to jump to keywords.

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Income Assessment - An assessment of the total income for your household. This is normally made when you are applying for a from your

Income Support - This is financial support given to those over the age of 16 if that person does not have an income nor savings over a certain amount, and have no other means of support (i.e no working parents, spouses, guardians).

Income Tax - This a percentage of your earnings that is taken by the government to pay for national services. The amount depends on how much you earn and is graded by earning bands.

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Individual Presentation - An individual presentation is undertaken by one student to assess the their ability to work unaided. Successfully completing an individual presentation requires the student to efficiently and effectively use their time, obtain all the information needing to be presented, get acquainted with any equipment i.e. overhead projector and to make time for practice.

Industrial Placement - Short-term employment for students during their course allowing them to gain experience and ‘take a break from studying’, lasting from 6 months to 1 year. They are usually paid, although not at market rates. Placements are taken during a college or University course primarily to give the student valuable work experience in their chosen field.

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Inland Revenue - The government organisation that controls .

Inoculation - Sometimes called vaccinations, they are injections or medication taken to prevent you catching diseases. Inoculations are usually taken before you go on holiday to tropical destinations; a nurse or doctor can administer them.

Insurance - A contract taken out between you and an insurance company, that will make a payment to you in the event of a claim. To be entitled to claim you must have kept your payments up to date and adhered to any requirements made of you in your contract. Types of insurance range from car, home and property to medical, holiday and specialist.

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International Baccalaureate - An international curriculum that is administrated in any country and is recognised by universities everywhere. See International Baccalaureate Organization for more details.

International Roaming - The term associated with the use of a mobile phone allowing you to make calls while abroad. You will require a phone that is tri-band for use within the USA and dual-band for the rest of the world.

Internet - The , a huge source of information, entertainment and services provided via your PC, mobile phone (WAP) or television. Can be very difficult to find the information that you require sometimes, due to the amount of Internet sites currently available.

Internet Banking - Banking on the , which has its advantages and disadvantages. Many banks now offer Internet banking which enables you to check your balance on the web, and also allows you to view information on accounts without ever having to leave your chair. However, some that are solely Internet based will be able to offer you possible better rates, because they do not have to pay overheads on buildings. The disadvantages may be security concerns, or that you have not got instant access to your money.

Interest Rate - The amount charged for a by a bank, usually expressed as a percentage of the sum borrowed. This also is the rate at which interest will accrue on the sum of money available in your bank account. Some bank accounts have higher interest rates than others (e.g. notice accounts and banking accounts).

Interview - A formal meeting between a person seeking employment and one or more representatives of a company, to establish ones suitability for a position.

Interviewer - The person who conducts an interview.

Invigilator - During your exams you will notice that a number of staff members will be walking up and down between the rows of tables in your exam location. These people are termed invigilators. The job of the invigilator is to ensure that each student conducts his or her exam in an ethical manner. They will look out for students who require explanation of the exam instructions, require extra paper and to ensure that no cheating or disrupting is being undertaken.

IT (Information Technology) - The development, installation, and implementation of computer systems and applications